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MHT CET · Chemistry · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Which among the following is NOT a feature of \(\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 2\) mechanism?

  1. A Single step mechanism.
  2. B Backside attack of nucleophile.
  3. C Formation of planar carbocation intermediate.
  4. D Involves simultaneous bond breaking and bond forming.
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(C) Formation of planar carbocation intermediate.

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The \(S_N 2\) mechanism proceeds through a transition state where the nucleophile and the leaving group are both partially bonded to the central carbon atom. A carbocation intermediate is not formed; this is a characteristic of the \(S_N 1\) mechanism.